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THE WONDER YEARS – PERFECTING THE PUNK-POP PARADIGM

by dtown on May 6, 2012 • No Comments

BY JACK FIRNENO PHOTOS BY HEATHER KRUT It’s late April, and summer is already in the air on South Street. The line outside the Theatre of the Living Arts (TLA) stretches down the block, almost around the corner. As the crowd filters in, the usual rituals commence. Some visit the...

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THE HOLIDAY HOUSE PET RESORT – IT’S A DOG’S LIFE

by dtown on May 6, 2012 • No Comments

BY LAUREN GREAVES PHOTOS BY NICOLE LEIGH Imagine a sprawling 50-acre estate on the outskirts of Doylestown Borough with a full-service resort nestled in a renovated 1800s-era stone barn. The space offers its guests a myriad of perks during their stay from outdoor activities and nature walks to yoga sessions...

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A BUCKS COUNTY RENAISSANCE – PRICELESS WORKS MAKE A DEBUT IN DOYLESTOWN

by dtown on May 5, 2012 • No Comments

BY JUSTIN ELSON PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE JAMES A. MICHENER ART MUSEUM Athens is the birthplace of Western culture, then ancient Rome refined it into what we recognize today. And while the Eternal City’s contributions can’t be understated, it’s Rome’s smaller neighbor to the north that added true modernity to...

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STRIKE OUT AUTISM

by dtown on Apr 6, 2012 • No Comments

BY OLIVER WHITE PHOTOS BY WENDY McCARDLE The grass has been trimmed to perfection, the white chalk is in place, crisp uniforms hang in waiting lockers and stadiums are again filled with the familiar aromas of hot dogs and roasting peanuts. And with the customary “Play Ball,” Major League Baseball...

Community

THE NEW HOPE ARTS – AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND COMMUNITY

by dtown on Apr 6, 2012 • No Comments

BY INGRID WEIDMAN AND JUSTIN ELSON PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE NEW HOPE ARTS The late Robin Larsen had a vision. As a long-time patron of the local arts scene, the New Hope resident, entrepreneur and artist herself dreamed of both bridging the business and cultural communities and helping further the...

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I DREAMT I SAW BOB DYLAN

by dtown on Apr 6, 2012 • No Comments

BY ADAM PAULUS ILLUSTRATION BY GENEVIEVE LAVO COSDON There were Sleestaks blowing above me in the ether of the dim light generated by the broken, neon-bulbed evening. They passed by me like fish in an aquarium, drifting by slowly, faces without emotion. The ground felt milky beneath me,hesitant and faltering....

Food

READER’S CHOICE – BEST BURGER AWARDS

by dtown on Mar 3, 2012 • No Comments

The votes are in and without further ado, dtown presents the Readers’ Choice Best Burger Awards! When it comes to our collective culinary conscious, nothing says American cuisine like an old-fashioned burger. Sure, you could make an argument for apple pie, but, in our book, there’s one clear choice. We...

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JOHN FITZPATRICK – THE SIGHT, FEEL AND SOUND

by dtown on Mar 3, 2012 • No Comments

BY JUSTIN ELSON PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN FITZPATRICK If you’re afforded the opportunity to talk with John Fitzpatrick, I have one suggestion: take a few minutes and work out your best sponge impression. It’s the only way to absorb the Bucks County artist’s enthusiasm once he gets going about his...

Music

GLEN LANDING – ART, CRAFT AND EAR CANDY

by dtown on Mar 3, 2012 • No Comments

BY JACK FIRNENO PHOTOS COURTESY OF GLEN LANDING Glen Landing wants to be everywhere: across America and overseas. In your eyes, ears and mouth. Allow me to explain that last part. The dance-pop duo hailing from Woodbury, N.J. – partly by way of the former Soviet Union – just recorded...

Music

STRKING A CHORD WITH ROMANCE – THE MAKING OF GREAT LOVE SONGS

by dtown on Feb 2, 2012 • No Comments

BY JACK FIRNENO PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHNNY PENA, MARC WHITAKER AND ILLINOIS Turn on any radio station or flip through your iPod. Odds are the majority of the songs you hear and see are about love in some form or another. But with so many out there, what makes a...

Artist

LAURA MURACO – ART IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

by dtown on Feb 2, 2012 • No Comments

BY CORINNE PULSINELLE PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAURA MURACO If art is for everyone then some creators, collectors and brokers missed the memo. But don’t tell Laura Muraco. While her work exhibits a level of sophistication found in only the finest of trained artists, perhaps the most satisfying aspect of her...

Food

J. SCONES – SOMETHING NEW IN THE OVEN

by dtown on Feb 1, 2012 • No Comments

BY JUSTIN ELSON PHOTOS BY WENDY McCARDLE It’s the rare individual that recognizes their true passion in life, pursues their goals and realizes their dreams, all on their own terms. For Jodi Schad, pastry chef and owner of J. Scones in Doylestown, her improbable path became a fruitful reality. And...

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TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS – CATCHING SPRING FEVER IN AREA GARDENS

by dtown on May 6, 2012 • No Comments

BY SCOTT HOLLOWAY PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUSAN SANDOR Now that the calendar has finally caught up with the weather, the swath of land the Delaware River has carved over eons has once again come alive. With a dazzling display of radiant splendor, what better way to enjoy nature’s finest blooms by seeking out the most...

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FOILS AT THE READY… AGAIN

by dtown on May 6, 2012 • No Comments

BY OLIVER WHITE PHOTO COURTESY OF LISA MARTINI When Hurricane Irene swept through our area last August, many were left with only with a little extra clean up and perhaps an extended power outage. But not everyone was so fortunate. And for Mark Holbrow and Lisa Martini, co-owners of the Bucks County Academy of Fencing...

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ART TO BENEFIT ANIMALS

by dtown on May 6, 2012 • No Comments

BY OLIVER WHITE PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN CHAPMAN On May 11, the Traditional Artists of Bucks County at Rolling Green Farm will open their third-annual invitational art exhibition and sale. Held over the course of three days, proceeds from the sale will benefit the Bucks County SPCA and their dedication to employing all available means...

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THE WONDER YEARS – PERFECTING THE PUNK-POP PARADIGM

THE HOLIDAY HOUSE PET RESORT – IT’S A DOG’S LIFE

A BUCKS COUNTY RENAISSANCE – PRICELESS WORKS MAKE A DEBUT IN DOYLESTOWN

STRIKE OUT AUTISM

THE NEW HOPE ARTS – AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND COMMUNITY

I DREAMT I SAW BOB DYLAN

READER’S CHOICE – BEST BURGER AWARDS

JOHN FITZPATRICK – THE SIGHT, FEEL AND SOUND

GLEN LANDING – ART, CRAFT AND EAR CANDY

STRKING A CHORD WITH ROMANCE – THE MAKING OF GREAT LOVE SONGS

LAURA MURACO – ART IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

J. SCONES – SOMETHING NEW IN THE OVEN

TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS – CATCHING SPRING FEVER IN AREA GARDENS

FOILS AT THE READY… AGAIN

ART TO BENEFIT ANIMALS

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